Print buying

Polestar poised to fire up first of its new webs

Polestar is set to begin printing on the first of its two new 96pp web presses at the end of this month.

Global MP failure leaves huge shortfall

Global MP has left a total shortfall of more than £13m, with trade suppliers among some of the hardest hit by the firm’s collapse.

De La Rue ties up crucial Bank of England contract

De La Rue has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Bank of England's new 10-year banknote printing contract, which is due to begin in April 2015.

Drupa highlights e-commerce opportunity in first Global Insights report

Messe Düsseldorf will publish the first of four Global Insights reports on the print industry next month as part of the build-up to Drupa 2016.

Baker Goodchild expands website with direct mail advice for printers and SMEs

Direct mail fulfilment and print management services provider Baker Goodchild has expanded its website to add new pages that have particular emphasis on guidance and tips for printers, charities,...

Star product: Phillips Plastics Movie Presentation Folder

Reusable presentation tool with movie capability.

IPC teams with Boku to offer mobile payment for mag subscriptions

IPC Media has partnered with mobile payment platform Boku to allow readers to subscribe to its print titles via text, in a bid to revitalise interest in magazines amongst the young "mobile-first"...

Cubiquity achieves ISO 27001 accreditation

Print management firm Cubiquity has been awarded ISO 27001:2013 information security management certification.

DMA warning on ad mail 'VAT timebomb'

Direct mail suppliers to charities and financial services businesses could face crippling backdated VAT bills according to the DMA, which has warned that many printers could be sitting on a "VAT...

Paragon supports growth plans with new hire

Print and document management specialist Paragon Group UK has appointed Simon Whitaker as its new UK sales manager to support its plans for continued growth and increasing market presence.